Headdresses of this genre are common and well known examples of Eket ritual culture. They are used by the Eket people of Nigeria in a ceremonial dance. The wood head with elongated neck is attached to a basket which is worn on the top of the dancer's head.

This figure measures 20 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2" (51 x 19 x 16.5 cm)